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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.76, 260.90 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.76, 260.90 and 96.88 is: 145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.76 : 260.90 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.76/260.90 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.76x = 260.90 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.76x = 25,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,275.50/173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.46

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